at Sunningdale. How sturdily the grand old botanist stands up to his work - pegging away at the flora of India. In Scotland
England I saw many charming homes pleasure groun illegible but none finer than yours. Never shall I forget the blending of
your rhododendron with the sunset sky the happy days I spent with you When are you going to India? Let me know when you are
ready I'll go with you if you'll let me. I've been reading the two vols of Grays letters noticed many pleasant things about
yourself - Gray was one of the brightest sweetest most charitable of men. With best wishes for the New Year Kind remembrances
to all your happy family I am truly your friend John Muir